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San José - Beating heart of Costa Rica

San José is considered to be the real Costa Rica, its colonial Spanish history will catch your attention as you walk through its streets. 'Ticos', nick name given to Costa Ricans, are extremely friendly and welcoming, be sure to join in on some of their 'fiestas' and enjoy their music, plays and local dances at the remaining colonial theatres. The markets places are a must as you will see the exuberant of this land with its colourfulness and selection of tropical fruits.

This tropical Central American city is also known for its western flavour, being a capital city you will always finds a lot of things to do. This city has an active night life especially on weekends but during the week you will find entertainment, museums, theatres with both plays and live music, many nice international restaurants, nightclubs and bars.

The Language School in San Jose

In San Jose we recommend:
Costa Rica Spanish Institute (COSI).

COSI school in San José is located between San Pedro and Zapote, in a safe, quiet upper class suburb; which is about a ten minute bus ride from buzz of downtown San José.

COSI offers personalized attention in a warm, professional and friendly atmosphere. Modern facilities, cozy, neat and clean classrooms. The school knows all of the host families very well. Cultural activities and tours can be organised at reasonable prices. And what's more you will be picked up at the airport at no extra cost.

Courses

A. Mini Group Lesson

Schedule	Spanish classes: 8:00-12:00 or 13:00-17:00, Mon – Fri (mostly morning class) 1 lesson = 45 min.
Starting dates	Feb/06/2012, Feb/13/2012, Feb/20/2012, Feb/27/2012, Mar/05/2012, Mar/12/2012, Mar/19/2012, Mar/26/2012, Apr/02/2012, Apr/09/2012, Apr/16/2012, Apr/23/2012, Apr/30/2012, May/07/2012, May/14/2012, May/21/2012, May/28/2012, Jun/04/2012, Jun/11/2012, Jun/18/2012, Jun/25/2012, Jul/02/2012, Jul/09/2012, Jul/16/2012, Jul/23/2012, Jul/30/2012, Aug/06/2012, Aug/13/2012, Aug/20/2012, Aug/27/2012, Sep/03/2012, Sep/10/2012, Sep/17/2012, Sep/24/2012, Oct/01/2012, Oct/08/2012, Oct/15/2012, Oct/22/2012, Oct/29/2012, Nov/05/2012, Nov/12/2012, Nov/19/2012, Nov/26/2012, Dec/03/2012, Dec/10/2012, Dec/17/2012, Dec/24/2012, Dec/31/2012, Jan/07/2013, Jan/14/2013, Jan/21/2013, Jan/28/2013
Minimum level	Absolute Beginner
Lessons / Week	20
Duration	1 - 24 weeks
Age Group	17+
Students per Class	Average 2-3, max. 8
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B. Private tutoring

Schedule	Spanish classes: 8:00-12:00 or 13:00-17:00, Mon – Fri 1 lesson = 45 min.
Starting dates	Feb/06/2012, Feb/13/2012, Feb/20/2012, Feb/27/2012, Mar/05/2012, Mar/12/2012, Mar/19/2012, Mar/26/2012, Apr/02/2012, Apr/09/2012, Apr/16/2012, Apr/23/2012, Apr/30/2012, May/07/2012, May/14/2012, May/21/2012, May/28/2012, Jun/04/2012, Jun/11/2012, Jun/18/2012, Jun/25/2012, Jul/02/2012, Jul/09/2012, Jul/16/2012, Jul/23/2012, Jul/30/2012, Aug/06/2012, Aug/13/2012, Aug/20/2012, Aug/27/2012, Sep/03/2012, Sep/10/2012, Sep/17/2012, Sep/24/2012, Oct/01/2012, Oct/08/2012, Oct/15/2012, Oct/22/2012, Oct/29/2012, Nov/05/2012, Nov/12/2012, Nov/19/2012, Nov/26/2012, Dec/03/2012, Dec/10/2012, Dec/17/2012, Dec/24/2012, Dec/31/2012, Jan/07/2013, Jan/14/2013, Jan/21/2013, Jan/28/2013
Minimum level	Absolute Beginner
Lessons / Week	20
Duration	1 - 12 weeks
Age Group	6+
Students per Class	1
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C. Mini-Group + Private

Schedule	Minigroup classes: 8:00-12:00, Mon – Fri Private classes: 13:15-15:15, Mon – Fri 1 lesson = 45 min.
Starting dates	Feb/06/2012, Feb/13/2012, Feb/20/2012, Feb/27/2012, Mar/05/2012, Mar/12/2012, Mar/19/2012, Mar/26/2012, Apr/02/2012, Apr/09/2012, Apr/16/2012, Apr/23/2012, Apr/30/2012, May/07/2012, May/14/2012, May/21/2012, May/28/2012, Jun/04/2012, Jun/11/2012, Jun/18/2012, Jun/25/2012, Jul/02/2012, Jul/09/2012, Jul/16/2012, Jul/23/2012, Jul/30/2012, Aug/06/2012, Aug/13/2012, Aug/20/2012, Aug/27/2012, Sep/03/2012, Sep/10/2012, Sep/17/2012, Sep/24/2012, Oct/01/2012, Oct/08/2012, Oct/15/2012, Oct/22/2012, Oct/29/2012, Nov/05/2012, Nov/12/2012, Nov/19/2012, Nov/26/2012, Dec/03/2012, Dec/10/2012, Dec/17/2012, Dec/24/2012, Dec/31/2012, Jan/07/2013, Jan/14/2013, Jan/21/2013, Jan/28/2013
Minimum level	Absolute Beginner
Lessons / Week	20+10
Duration	1 - 12 weeks
Age Group	17+
Students per Class	Mini-group classes: Ave. 2-3, Max. 8 Private classes: 1
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Summer Spanish Course for Teenagers

Schedule	Class hours 14:45-17:45 1 lesson = 45 min. Activities in the morning, Spanish classes in the afternoon. There are evening activities and weekend excursion as well.
Starting dates	Jun/11/2012, Jun/18/2012, Jun/25/2012, Jul/02/2012, Jul/09/2012, Jul/16/2012, Jul/23/2012, Jul/30/2012, Aug/06/2012
Minimum level	Elementary 1 (A1)
Lessons / Week	15
Duration	1 - 8 weeks
Age Group	13-17
Students per Class	Max. 8
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Accommodation

Whole Apartment

Room Whole Apartment

Bath Private Bathroom

Board no board

Availability all year

Kitchen Yes

Notes Age: 18+
Cleaning: weekly
Laundry facility: yes
Towels: no
Internet: yes
Shared Apartment

Room Single room, Double room

Bath Shared Bathroom

Board no board

Availability all year

Kitchen Yes

Notes Age: 18+
Cleaning: weekly
Laundry facility: yes
Towels: no
Internet: yes
Host family

Room Single room, Double room

Bath Shared Bathroom

Board Half board

Availability all year

Kitchen No

Notes Age: 17+
Cleaning: weekly
Laundry: yes
Towels: no
Internet: no

Room	Whole Apartment
Bath	Private Bathroom
Board	no board
Availability	all year
Kitchen	Yes
Notes	Age: 18+ Cleaning: weekly Laundry facility: yes Towels: no Internet: yes

Room	Single room, Double room
Bath	Shared Bathroom
Board	no board
Availability	all year
Kitchen	Yes
Notes	Age: 18+ Cleaning: weekly Laundry facility: yes Towels: no Internet: yes

Room	Single room, Double room
Bath	Shared Bathroom
Board	Half board
Availability	all year
Kitchen	No
Notes	Age: 17+ Cleaning: weekly Laundry: yes Towels: no Internet: no

Homestay for Summer Course

Room	Shared room
Bath	Shared Bathroom
Board	Full board
Availability	2011/06/05 - 2011/08/13, 2011/06/05 - 2011/08/13 - 2012/06/10 - 2012/08/11
Kitchen	No
Notes	Breakfast and dinner are served by host familes. Lunches are included in the program, but they are served in different restaurants.

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